Pianist

Messiaen - Turangalila-symphonie (Dudamel, OSSBdV, Wang, Millar)

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Born into a musical family in Beijing, Yuja Wang began playing the piano at age six, and in her early 20s she debuted with The Philadelphia Orchestra, the New York Philharmonic, and the San Francisco and Chicago symphonies. Her stage presence is electrifying and audiences around the world flock to hear her play, as evidenced by her sold-out Philadelphia Orchestra performances last season. Hear a “rapturously eloquent” pianist of “scintillating brilliance” (The Telegraph, London).

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Spotlight Series: Yuja Wang

Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts

A star who always shines brightest on the Walt Disney Concert Hall stage returns.

Yuja Wang Colburn Celebrity Recital 2024

Walt Disney Concert Hall

Yuja Wang, one of today’s most celebrated and beloved pianists, returns for a solo recital highlighting the effortless charisma that has made her a force to behold onstage.


Yuja Wang

Davies Symphony Hall

Experience the unparalleled artistry of Yuja Wang as she makes a triumphant return to the stage with The Philadelphia Orchestra, under the baton of the esteemed conductor Yannick Nézet-Séguin. This not-to-be-missed series of performances is scheduled for January 2025, with shows on Thursday the 16th at 7:30 PM, Friday the 17th at 8:00 PM, and Saturday the 18th at 8:00 PM, all taking place in the prestigious Verizon Hall.

The program promises an evening of emotional depth and breathtaking virtuosity, opening with Margaret Bonds's "The Montgomery Variations," a poignant tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., inspired by Bonds's visit to Montgomery, Alabama. This piece, rooted in the spiritual "I Want Jesus to Walk with Me," reflects Bonds's commitment to social and racial justice.

The highlight of the evening will be Tchaikovsky's Piano Concerto No. 1, featuring Yuja Wang's extraordinary technique and interpretive depth. Wang's previous sold-out performances have been met with critical acclaim, her artistry described with superlatives such as "breathtaking," "charismatic," and "flawless."

Completing the program is William Grant Still's Symphony No. 2 "Song of a New Race," a lyrical masterpiece that showcases the legendary strings of The Philadelphia Orchestra. Premiered by the orchestra in 1937, this work continues to resonate as a testament to Still's vision and the orchestra's rich history.

These performances are available as part of the 2024-25 Subscription Package, offering magnificent programming and exclusive subscriber benefits. Don't miss this opportunity to witness the synergy of Yuja Wang's piano brilliance with the world-renowned Philadelphia Orchestra in an unforgettable musical journey.

Yuja Wang Returns

Severance Music Center is Cleveland’s home for symphonic music and other presentations, including Jack, Joseph, and Morton Mandel Concert Hall and Reinberger Chamber Hall. We are strongly committed to making everyone feel welcome. The doors to Severance open three hours prior to most performances.

Ólafsson and Wang in Recital

Severance Music Center

Yuja Wang returns with Tchaikovsky’s brilliant Piano Concerto No. 1, melding fiery passion with delicate lyricism only as she can. The performance also features Janáček’s Sinfonietta, a grand tribute to the modern city, and a World Première by Cree composer Andrew Balfour, created in collaboration with the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH).

Yuja Wang

Pianist

Events

Apr 30, 2024

Spotlight Series: Yuja Wang · Philadelphia Orchestra

May 12, 2024

Yuja Wang Colburn Celebrity Recital 2024 · Los Angeles Philharmonic

May 15, 2024

Yuja Wang · San Francisco Symphony

16 - 18 Jan, 2025

Yuja Wang Returns · Philadelphia Orchestra

Feb 23, 2025

Ólafsson and Wang in Recital · The Cleveland Orchestra

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